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Apple CEO apologizes for error-ridden new map app

Bank of America to pay $2.43B in settlement

Investors eye the 'cliff' as Obama gains in polls

Stocks seal 3Q gains despite bumpy final days

US consumers more confident in September

Giant stickers become protest tool at auto show

Higher gas costs push US consumer spending up

Who's watching? 3-D TV is no hit with viewers

Chevron pays $17M fine for oil spill off Brazil

Nissan offers Leaf discounts to spur sales